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Nadi Shodhana Breathing Technique

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Nadi Shodhanana breathing is most typically known as Alternate Nostril Breathing. It’s a very powerful breathing practice with an incredibly diverse benefits. Nadi comes from Sanskrit meaning “channel” or “flow.” Shodhana also comes from Sanskrit means “purification.” As it sounds, Nadi Shodhana clears and purifies the subtle channels of the mind and body. In addition, since it alternates between the right and left sides of the nostrils, it balances the masculine and feminine sides of the body.

You might have done this breathing technique in a yoga class or heard of it outside of class. Laura made a video to help you explore the benefits of this type of pranayama below.

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Ujjayi Breath Technique

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Have you ever felt out of control? Your mind is racing and you can’t stop the random thoughts that are bombarding you. You start to feel anxious or overwhelmed. This feeling can come from an actual situation or from just thinking about something in the past or the future. Your thoughts can activate your nervous system, but your breath can help you to regulate it! That is the power of breathing! YOU CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU FEEL SIMPLY BY CHANGING YOUR BREATH!!! That, my friends, is EMPOWERING!

Check out this breathing technique called the Ujjayi Breath to learn how to regulate or control the flow of breath.

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Once you’ve mastered it, be sure to try it with our Ujjayi Breath Meditation.